You know us – we’re all about new headphones hitting the market. Some folks like earbuds, others like over-ear; some folks want wires, and others want to cut the cord. That’s why we like seeing new stuff come out – it’s likely hitting a sweet spot for someone who just hasn’t found the right one yet. Recently, Anker came out swinging with the announcement of the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro earbuds.
(more…)Category: Audio
Review Update: Anker Soundcore Q30
So, if you recall in our review of the Anker Soundcore Q30 last month, I found a lot to like – and one very major dealbreaker. That was the microphone – it just produced muddy, very muted, sound for anyone listening to you. The very good news is that this has finally been corrected.
(more…)Introducing the Urbanista Miami ANC Headphones
There seem to be a veritable plethora of options out in the market when it comes to headphones. There’s the big names out there, of course, and that gives us comfort with an established brand. If you want to go off the beaten path, though, there are some interesting designs to be found. One of the most recent are the Urbanista Miami ANC Headphones.
(more…)In review: SCUF H1 Gaming Headset
This year, I’ve been all about the headphones. This is quite a change from using an inexpensive wired headset from my phone on the laptop for calls, through various ANC Bluetooth headphones (such as this one) and now sort of full circle, with a wired headset that is worlds better than the one I was given at the office. Enter the SCUF H1.
(more…)Reviewing a high-class audio recording interface – the CEntrance MicPort Pro 2
What does a MicPort Pro 2 do for you?
Suppose you were a voice-over artist, a podcaster, a Twitch streamer, or just wanted to up your audio game when holding Zoom meetings?
You?d need a good microphone, and a good microphone interface.
(more…)Even more ways to get Vizio
You know Vizio – they’re everywhere with affordable televisions and speaker gear. We’ve covered a number of their launches, as well as their forays into new brick-and-mortar channels. Well, the latest has them popping into your favorite warehouse store, Costco.
(more…)BOSS debuts 4 wireless CarPlay / wireless Android Auto car radios
BOSS, makers of lower cost car a/v systems, have introduced four new wireless CarPlay receivers. What?s interesting is that they seem to be higher quality than we might normally expect of BOSS.
Here?s why:
In review: The Anker Soundcore Q30
Back in October, we brought you word of the newly-announced Anker Soundcore Q30 ANC headphones. When they were announced, I was looking forward to checking them out, due to the very positive experience I had (and continue to have) with the Q20 (reviewed here). So, how does the upgraded headset hold up? Read on to find out.
(more…)Olive Pro: What if wireless earbuds were also hearing aids?
Olive Pro are wireless headphones, and we’ve seen a lot of these in the past couple of years. But Olive Pro are the first FDA Class II medical device headphones I can remember hearing about.
(more…)Head to Best Buy if you want a Vizio Elevate soundbar
So, remember how a few weeks back we told you that Vizio stuff was showing up at Best Buy? At that time, things were limited to the televisions, but now the very trick Elevate soundbar (we covered it here) is at the ‘Buy for $999. vizio.com / bestbuy.com